Alcohol: 12.5%
Grape(s): 100% Chardonnay
Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Tasting Notes: The wine opens with bright aromas of citrus—zesty lemon and a touch of orange oil—layered over orchard fruits like crisp apple and pear, with subtle tropical hints of mango and melon adding depth. On the palate, it delivers lively acidity and a clean mineral edge, balanced by a supple texture. Nuances of white flowers and delicate herbs weave through, leading to a refreshing, elegant finish. Overall, this wine embodies the fresh, vibrant, and food-friendly style that defines Oregon Chardonnay, making it both expressive and versatile at the table.
Notes: The Twill Cellars Willamette Valley Chardonnay is crafted from grapes sourced across five distinct vineyards—Stormy Morning (20%), Vojtilla (14%), Bracken (10%), Johan (26%), and Molly’s (30%)—each contributing unique character to the final blend. Winemaking involves a thoughtful blend of whole-cluster and crushed pressing, with Champagne-style cycles used to enhance texture and complexity. Minimal sulfur is used in select fractions, allowing the wine to express purity and a clear sense of terroir. True
Food pairing: The Twill Cellars is a versatile food wine that pairs well with a wide range of dishes. Its bright acidity and layered fruit make it excellent with seafood such as grilled salmon, halibut, and oysters, where it enhances freshness and texture. It also complements richer fare like roast chicken, creamy pasta, risotto, and soft cheeses, balancing indulgence with elegance. For vegetarian pairings, the wine works beautifully with roasted squash or mushroom risotto, where its minerality and subtle floral notes highlight earthy flavors while keeping the palate refreshed.
Winery Story: We began Twill as a project to explore some of the more unique terroirs in Oregon while employing the three varietals best suited to express the variations of land and vintages that we are hoping to capture. Twill is in essence durable fabric and something we strive for in our pursuit; through the bonds of amazing growers, cellar work, hospitality and the world in between, we are a gathering of threads and in our collective work we strive to create something so strong.
We are sustainable in the fields and employ thoughtful practices in the winery. We stick to the details and choose learning and curiosity over dogma. All of our wines are sourced from the grape and no procured bulk wine is used in our production. We're a fairly unobtrusive bunch and likely won't attain Instagram fame, though our goal is to keep ahead by crafting serious wines that are vineyard and vintage specific from some of the best terroirs in the Willamette Valley.
Molly and Darrel Roby began as growers of a 2.7-acre vineyard that they planted together in 2000. Darrel sees to the day-to-day work in the vineyards while fixing or innovating new equipment for the cellar. Molly handles hospitality and keeps our immeasurable amount of paperwork humming along. When they have the chance, they can be found traveling to far-flung places and spending time with family, including their two Bernese Mountain dogs, Mica and Saylor.
Chris Dickson was determined to find a way to travel and get away from writing papers for a while after graduating from UNC Chapel Hill following studies in Psychology and Biology. A while is still present tense and following years of work in wine production around the world for many excellent winemakers - Matello, Evesham Wood, Penner-Ash, Betz Family, Framingham, Landmark, Lammershoek and Dr. Loosen - he continues to hone the quality of wines he crafts. When he’s not scrubbing a tote or moving something to get to something, he's spending time with his wife Ruth, son Jack and their four cats, a shovel for yardwork and levain for baking.
Jonathan Sundy, our foundational artist, has known Chris since high school in Pittsburgh, PA. When Chris was looking for a designer for this project, he happened across Jonathan’s work and discovered he had also settled in Portland. Jonathan's talent and exceptional fine art ability helped bring the essence of Twill to life visually.
